B.Tech Agricultural Engineering is a 4-year undergraduate course in engineering. The main objective of the course is to create professionals who can perform well in the technical aspects of agriculture. The course study covers diverse aspects in designing and manufacturing of agricultural machinery and allied equipments. The course study also covers areas of dairy engineering and soil and water conservation engineering. The growing importance of agriculture has turned the course to a demanded one.

Advantages or Benefits of Bachelor of Technology in Agricultural Engineering

Upon completion of the course, the candidate can find enough job opportunities in technical areas of agriculture. They can also search job opportunities in research, educational, industrial and governmental firms in the related area. There is enough provision for higher studies after successful completion of the course.

Eligibility required for Bachelor of Technology in Agricultural Engineering

Those candidates who have completed their XII class studies are eligible to apply. The qualification must be obtained from any of the reputed educational institutions across the country. They should have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as subjects of study. The admission to the course is offered on the bases of engineering entrance exams.

List of Entrance Exams for Bachelor of Technology in Agricultural Engineering

• All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE)
• Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University CET
• Bharath University Engineering Entrance Examination
• Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Exam (BCECE)
• Common Engineering Entrance Test (Haryana CET)
• Delhi University Combined Entrance Test
• Engineering, Agriculture and Medicine Common Entrance Test (EAMCET)
• GGSIP University Combined Entrance Test (CET)
• Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GCET)
• Indian Institute of Technology Joint Entrance Exam
• Institute Of Technology (BHU) Entrance Exam
• Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Exam (JCECE)
• Joint Admission Test (JAT)
• Kerala Engineering Agricultural Medical (KEAM)
• Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHCET)
• National Institute of Technology Combined Pre-Entrance Test
• Punjab University Common Entrance Test (CET)
• Tamil Nadu Professional Courses Entrance Exam (TNPCEE)
• Uttar Pradesh State Engineering Admission Test (UPSEAT)

Admission Procedure of Bachelor of Technology in Agricultural Engineering

The candidate can download the application form and related details from the official website of the institution that offers the course. Other details on course and admission process can also be collected from the concerned website. The candidate can apply for the course through the website or through post. They must go through the instructions in detail before start the application form. The application forms should be filled carefully and must be submitted to the destination before last date.

Higher studies after Bachelor of Technology in Agricultural Engineering

• M.Tech. (Agricultural Engineering)
• M.Tech. (Agricultural Process and Food Engineering)
• M.Tech. (Agricultural Systems and Management)
• M.Tech. (Aqua Cultural Engineering)
• M.Tech. (Farm Machinery and Power Engineering)
• M.Tech. (Farm Power & Machinery)
• M.Tech. (Irrigation and Drainage Engineering)
• M.Tech. (Post Harvest Engineering and Technology)
• M.Tech. (Post Harvest Processing and Food Engineering)
• M.Tech. (Renewable Energy Engineering and Management)
• M.Tech. (Renewable Energy)
• M.Tech. (Rock Engineering and Underground Structures)
• M.Tech. (Soil Water Conservation Engineering)
• Ph.D. (Agri-Informatics)
• Ph.D. (Farm Machinery & Power)
• Ph.D. (Rural Technology)

Colleges offering Bachelor of Technology in Agricultural Engineering

• Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University: College of Agricultural Engineering, Bapatla
• Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Coimbatore
• Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
• Allahabad Agricultural Institute, Allahabad
• Andhra University (A.U.) College of Engineering, Vishakapatnam
• Anna University: College of Engineering, Chennai
• B. C. Krishi Vishwavidhyalaya, Mohanpur, WB
• C. S. A. University of Agriculture & Technology, Etawah
• Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur
• College of Agricultural Engineering, Bapatla
• College of Agricultural Engineering, Tiruchirappalli
• College of Dairy Science and Technology, Thrissur
• Dharmsinh Desai University, Nadiad
• Dr. A.S. (Annasaheb Shinde) College of Agricultural Engineering, Rahuri
• Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola
• G. B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar
• G.S. Mandal’s Marathwada Institute of Technology (M.I.T), Aurangabad
• Gujarat Agricultural University: College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Junagadh
• Haryana Agricultural University, Hissar
• Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
• Institute of Engineering and Technology, Lucknow
• J. N.  Krishi Vishwa Vidhyalaya, Jabalpur
• Junagadh Agricultural University: College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Junagadh
• Kelappaji College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Malappuram
• Kerala Agricultural University, Vellanikkara
• M. G. Gramodaya Vishwavidhyalaya, Chitrakoot
• M. P. Krishi Vishwavidhyalaya, Rahuri, Maharashtra
• Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri
• Marathwada Agricultural University (M.A.U.), Parbhani
• Marathwada Krishi Vidhyapeeth, Parbhani, Maharashtra
• Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (M.N.N.I.T.), Allahabad
• N. E. Reg. Institute of Science & Technology, Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh
• Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology, Bhubaneshwar
• P. D. Krishi Vidhyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra
• Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
• Rajasthan Agricultural University, Udaipur
• Rajendra Agricultural University, Pusa, Bihar
• Sir Chhotu Ram Institute of Engineering and Technology, Meerut
• Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
• Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Tiruchirapalli
• University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur
• Vaugh School of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Allahabad

Course Curriculum of Bachelor of Technology in Agricultural Engineering

Semester-I

• Language (professional Communication in English)
• Engineering Chemistry
• Engineering Physics I
• Mathematics I
• Engineering Mechanics
• Basic Electrical Engineering
• Practical
• Chemistry/Physics Lab
• Engineering Mechanics/ Electrical Laboratory
• Engineering Graphic I
• Workshop Practice ± I

Semester II

• Introduction to Computing
• Environment and Ecology
• Engineering Physics II
• Mathematics II
• Engineering Thermodynamics
• Basic Electronics
• Practical
• Basic Electronics Lab
• Computer Programming Lab
• Engineering Graphics II
• Workshop Practice II

Semester-III

• Numerical Analysis & Computer Programming (C, C++)
• Material Science
• Strength of Materials
• Fluid Mechanics
• Soil Science
• Mathematics-III
• Practical
• Fluid Mechanics
• Strength of Materials /Material Science
• Computer Programming
• Soil Science Lab

Semester-IV

• Hydrology
• Soil Mechanics
• I.C. Engines
• Kinematics and Dynamics
• Electrical Machines
• Crop Production
• Practical
• Hydrology
• I.C. Engines
• Kinematics and Dynamics
• Electrical Machines

Semester-V

• Management Science
• Surveying and Leveling
• Agriculture Engineering Structures & Rural Engineering
• Post Harvest Engineering
• Soil and Water conservation Engineering
• Building Materials and Structural Design
• Practical
• Surveying and Leveling
• Agriculture Engineering Structures and Rural Engineering
• Post Harvest Engineering
• Building Materials and Structural Design

Semester-VI

• Pumps Engineering & Hydraulic Control
• Ground Water and Well Engineering
• Irrigation Engineering
• Farm Machinery
• Refrigeration and Air-conditioning
• Machine Design
• Practical
• Pumps Engineering & Hydraulic Control
• Farm Machinery/Irrigation Engineering
• Ground Water and Well Engineering
• Refrigeration and Air-conditioning

Semester VII

• Agriculture and Environment Engineering
• Tractors and Power Units
• Dairy and Food Processing Operations
• Open Elective
• Profession Elective - I
• Practical
• Agriculture and Environment Engineering
• Tractors and Power Units
• Dairy and Food Processing Operations
• Project I
• Semester-VIII
• Drainage Engineering
• Food Products and Process Technology
• Instrumentation and Control Engineering in Agriculture
• Professional Elective ±II
• Professional Elective ± III
• Practical
• Project I

Career after Bachelor of Technology in Agricultural Engineering

Agricultural engineering graduates can find enough career opportunities both in public as well as private sector enterprises. The candidates are highly demanded in technical firms involved in machinery (for agricultural purposes) design and development.  Those who are interested in research can join such firms and can move in to the position of agricultural scientists. The possible public sector as well as private sector areas where the candidate can find placement are mentioned below.

Public Sector

• Department of Agriculture
• Development organizations
• Laboratory
• Research Institutions
• Universities
• Private Sector:
• Agricultural co-operatives
• Farming companies
• Fertilizer and irrigation companies
• Industry service organizations such as the sugar industry
• Manufacturers of agricultural equipment
• NGOs

Remuneration after Bachelor of Technology in Agricultural Engineering

The salary for agricultural engineering graduates depends on the organization where they involved to work. A fresher can expect a salary with in the range of Rs. 10,000/- to Rs. 20,000/- per month. Reputed governmental organizations offer salary with in the range of Rs 20000/- to Rs 25000/- per month. The candidate can expect salary hike with growing job experience and expertise.